Asm. Ken Blankenbush

Expands agricultural tourism to include, but not be limited to, the production and processing of grapes, grains or other crops used to create alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in an on-farm brewery, winery, cidery, meadery or distillery, the production and processing of fiber such as sheep or alpaca wool, and the production of processed food commodities, including but not limited to ice cream, jams, baked goods and similar items.

Maddy summaryBill A 3825, titled the "ammunition purchase certification act," establishes a requirement for individuals to obtain a valid ammunition purchase permit number before buying ammunition in the state. The Division of State Police will issue these permits, which are granted after a background check or application approval and are valid for one year. A small fee is associated with the initial issuance and any subsequent renewals. Purchasers must present their permit card or its unique identification number when buying ammunition. Purchasing ammunition without a valid permit number would constitute a Class A misdemeanor.

Requires pharmacies to provide prescription drug readers or other means of access to individuals who disclose they have difficulty seeing or reading standard print labels on prescription drug containers; defines "prescription drug reader" to mean a device which is capable of audibly conveying information contained on the label of a prescription drug; makes exceptions.

Establishes the marine electric propulsion health and environmental impact program to provide education, advocacy and increased awareness of the environmental and health impacts of marine electric propulsion systems.

Adds xylazine to the depressants designated as controlled substances with the exception of use in cattle or other nonhuman species if approved by the federal food and drug administration.

Enacts the "dismantling student antisemitism act", or "DSA act"; requires mandatory sensitivity training that includes the topic of antisemitism; includes reporting requirements regarding antisemitism complaints and disciplinary processes.

Excludes solar or wind energy projects in the county of Lewis that were already in existence on the effective date of Part N of chapter 59 of the laws of 2023 from certain appraisal models and discount rates.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New York State legislators to approve any new minimum wage order or modification to an existing order before it takes effect. It directly affects workers who would see wage changes delayed until legislative action, and businesses that would receive clearer timelines for potential cost impacts. Key provisions include mandating legislative authorization for wage increases, requiring the commissioner to analyze business costs using employment data, and updating processes for wage board recommendations and commissioner reviews. The bill shifts authority from the commissioner to the legislature for implementing minimum wage changes.

Expands the statute of limitations for certain sex offenses to include sex trafficking and sex trafficking of a child; provides that in an action brought for human trafficking, it is not necessary to require that a criminal charge be brought or a criminal conviction be obtained as a condition of bringing a civil cause of action or receiving a civil judgment.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Taxpayer Voter Registration Act," requires New York taxpayers to register to vote when filing income or property tax returns. It adds a checkbox to tax forms where taxpayers can indicate voter registration interest, accompanied by a sworn statement affirming citizenship, residency, and eligibility. Tax authorities will electronically share this information with election boards, which will then send eligible individuals a notice offering to register or update their voter status. The process is voluntary and applies to all taxpayers filing returns or changing addresses via real estate transfers.